Long Island News

By Lindsay Press The Town of East Hampton recently approved a change to the zoning code regarding the gross floor area (GFA) of newly constructed residences in the town. The measure passed, 3-1-1, with  Town […]

The Manhetto Hill Jewish Center in Plainview held a commemorative service for the Bibas family after two children were held hostage and murdered by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attacks on Israel. On March […]

Three Suffolk County officers helped to safely deliver a baby girl in a car on the side of Sunrise Highway in Shirley. On March 24 at approximately 6:11 p.m., Suffolk County officers Joseph Lacey, Brendan […]

A fire broke out in a building in Greenvale. It started on the roof. According to Nassau County detectives from the Arson Bomb Squad, officers responded to a commercial building fire located at 49 Glen […]

As loved ones age, family members must decide what is the best form of care they should receive. Those who want to let them live in their own homes might be shocked at the price […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri In light of the revitalization efforts in Kings Park, namely the Kings Park Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), road repairs have begun. The restoration began on March 10 […]

The village of Hempstead will receive $10 million in funding as the Long Island winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and Farmingdale will receive $4.5 million as the Long Island winner […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri As lithium batteries become more commonplace in appliances, devices, and modes of transport, the concern regarding their safety and disposal has outpaced the relatively new technology’s apparent […]

Local elected officials attended a special ceremony on March 13 to celebrate the remodeling of the Mastic-Shirley Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Shelter, which they have called for over the years.  The updated station includes […]

By Lindsay Press The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) achieved its highest year-to-date on-time performance this year at a rate of 97%. This is better than the same time last year, which had a 95.65% […]